Now this place is what I think of when I'm craving a GOOD sandwich! The Italian is layered perfectly with fresh ingredients & a nearly perfect combination of flavors that compliment each other so well. I'll give it a 9.6/10, only because it's missing a sauce with a kick or maybe next time I'll add avocado to make it a 10 for me. If you get it to-go be sure to eat it soon because it does get soggy. The grilled cheese is okay 5/10, kinda greasy on its own for my taste buds but if you dip it in the tomato soup then it's enjoyable. The tomato soup on its own is a 6/10, I really like the creaminess & hint of lemongrass + lime leaf but I couldn't help but feel like it was missing a spice. The breakfast also ranks high in my opinion. The sausage, egg, & cheese is simple & done really well 9/10! The bacon, egg, cheese is good but not as satisfying as the sausage, also not enough bacon 8.5/10. The breakfast BLT had a lot going on & just too messy for my liking but nonetheless it was good 8/10. Hash browns & fries are really crispy, get the fry sauce 8.8/10! I've ordered online multiple times and once in person, service has always been good. I highly recommend ordering online because it takes time to craft these beautiful sandwiches & waiting in the restaurant can be overstimulating. read more

Better Half - The Italian Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Everything was really good and there were options for the picky eaters (vegan and traveling with me. I will keep this place on my list of places to eat next time I'm in the area. read more

Friendly staff and really good food ! Went here on a whim and was super pleased! I loved their outdoor seating

I'm rarely inspired to write a review after a random lunch break discovery but WOW this was an amazing sandwich! I had the special vegan TLT. It was MASSIVE! And delicious in every bite. Generous avocado, fresh and flavorful tomato and greens, and a delicious vegan patty. The ciabatta bread is also super fresh and soft. The fries are crispy and tasty. I appreciated the service - friendly welcome when I walked in. It's a touch screen order system but still helpful servers and folks at the counter. I sat outside, where there's lots of seating in this courtyard - both sunny and shady. Really glad I stopped here on my lunch break! Can't wait to try other things on their menu. read more

Better Half - Vegan TLT w/ fries - Sandwiches Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The Italian. It's a sandwich ... a freakin' magnifico sandwich ... that, like revenge, is very good served (& eaten) cold. * Olympia Provisions Capicola * Olympia Provisions Cotto * Olympia Provisions Mortadella * Ham * Provolone * Shredded Lettuce * Tomato * Onions * Pepperoncini * Mama Lil's Peppers * Dijonnaise * Oregano * Oil & Vinegar * Ciabatta Hoagie Thanks to my better half (really she is) for finding and bringing home "The Italian" sandwich from the Better Half. I honestly loved it (and her). Genuinely ... it was that buono ... and proves the old adage that are two types of sandwiches in Portland: the Italian and those you wish were. read more

Better Half - The Italian Sandwich with Capicola, Cotto, Mortadella, Ham, and Provolone on a Ciabatta Hoagie - Sandwiches Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I love a good sandwich, and as I was in the neighborhood I thought I'd give them a try. It was a bit pricier than I usually go, but I was feeling a bit bougie so did it anyway. Im glad I did. The portions were huge, and it tasted great! Next time I'm in the neighborhood I'll be back! read more

This restaurant is AMAZING! We visited them for my son's birthday because the reviews were so positive and we love breakfast and we are both gluten-free. The restaurant is clean and cheerful. The music was fun and enjoyable. The staff was friendly and helpful. The food... WOW. It was sooo delicious! Such a cute and fun place for great food and service. I can barely wait to go back and take my husband there too. Thank you everyone at Better Half for making my son's birthday breakfast a wonderful experience. read more

Better Half - My son sporting his new Better Half tee. - Sandwiches Near Me - Portland, Oregon

If I'm ever up near campus or in the Northeast area, this shop is delicious! They have both vegan and meat options. No matter what you choose the flavors and textures of each sandwich is incredible. It's self serve, lots of spots to eat/study/enjoy the sunshine. The dill fries are to die for, and the staff are always very kind and considerate. The sandwich I got was one of their specials, it was a turkey BLT, with avocado, pesto aioli, balsamic glaze, and a habanero jam. You would think the flavors would conflict but in actuality they compliment each other swimmingly! A big bite, a little messy, but supremely worth it. Will be back again very soon! read more

Better Half - Turkey BLT Special - Sandwiches Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Exceeded expectations. Had it delivered. Thick cut turkey and bacon. The pesto mayo is awesome. I like that the lettuce comes dressed. Big enough for two meals! Absolutely delicious. read more

Better Half - Roasted Turkey Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Portland, Oregon

These sandwiches are amazing! Such good quality ingredients and I love the homemade chips and pickles, truly a nice touch! I love the breakfast BLT but you also can't go wrong with the roasted Turkey or the sriracha pork either! Ordering there or online for pickup is never an issue and the staff is always very friendly. Love the vibe in there and there a couple outdoor tables to eat too. The portions are huge, I usually eat only half at a time. If you're looking for a hearty sandwich with big flavors this is the place to go for lunch! read more

Wow! Really wasn't expecting much from a sandwich shop but wow. No up-charge for Gluten free bread? No up-charge for vegan cheese? Charming staff Well cared for interior and exterior seating Special sandwiches (keeping that menu fresh) Seemed like in house Kettle style potato chips and dill pickle halves (both were perfect). My person and I had the Turkey BLT(daily special) and the Italian - the habanero sauce was perfect on the BLT and the Italian was an overall win for both of us. Cant wait to come back. read more

Was really looking forward to liking this place but it's somehow always a mad grease bomb - a pretty unfortunate way to describe a sandwich shop. Just now, I got the turkey, apple, and greens sandwich, which wasn't advertised as a hot sandwich, and I suppose I was expecting a standard, cold Turkey sando. But as a warm sandwich had a mountain of grease factors - the thick cheese being melted, oily pesto, and over dressed and wilted greens was super awful. The bread wasn't toasted enough to handle it and was completely filled with oil (to the point where you could actually squeeze it out meaning a spoonful of oil came with each bite.) Perhaps even the bread was griddled in oil but only enough to absorb it and not enough to toast? I don't know, it's inedibly gross. Last time I went, I got the broccoli breakfast sando and it was also dripping with oil. I thought maybe it was over oiled broccolini from grilling but the texture of the sandwich was the same as the one I got today - fully saturated in oil. The second chance wasn't worth it, unfortunately. read more

First time trying some sandwiches this week and we really enjoyed them! Ordered the Italian and the vegetarian Italian, as well as the spicy grilled cheese (with gochujang and kimchi). All came with the house made chips that were lite and tasty. The Italian sandwiches were large. First time in a long time that I paid $14 for a sandwich and was impressed with how much we got. You almost don't miss the meat in the vegetarian, which has a meat substitute that had great meaty texture. The spicy grilled cheese was a real treat. Gooey cheese that strung as you pulled the halves apart. If you aren't a huge kimchi fan, don't let that stop you for ordering. Combined with the gochujang, it gave the sandwich a nice savory spice without a strong fermented flavor. read more

Decent but way overpriced for what you get. $15 for a basic vegan sandwich with no sides is wild.

Great addition to the neighborhood! Amazing sandwiches, plus they come with (fantastic) chips and a pickle spear? I'm sold. Update: every time I eat here it gets better. The chips are really on another level, house-made, perfectly seasoned, I'm not even a chip person, but I dream about the chip/sandwich combo. Thank you, Better Half! read more

Better Half - Italian sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Portland, Oregon

You'll always be my number one Gochujang Kimchi cheesy bun BLT a trilogy Which will be the Better Half to eat? I am happy being me Well I guess we never saw this coming Tom Walker and the sculpture garden But I just want you to know That I'd have all I need If you were Roasting Broccolini I'll finally see What it means to be complete Don't need to spend my life upon the fence Hunter-Gatherer coalescence If you'd be the Better Half to eat Juxtaposed, I must have chose Whole food best for she and me read more

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I'm getting real tired of guilt tipping. You order at a kiosk, and the kiosk doesn't even match the menu. Then they want a 20% tip for delivering it to your table. Just scream my name at that point. The food is... fine. But not amazing. But for these crazy inflated prices, it leaves a pretty bad taste in my mouth. I was hoping to live this place, as I live very close. But I won't be back. Just another abusive restaurant. read more

Have had their sandwiches a few times. They are big so you won't go hungry. Feel like they have too much of a tangy taste though so just don't match my personal tastebuds read more

BEST Vegan sandwiches!! Soooo good! The Vegan Italian was by far my favorite. Haven't had deli meat in so long and this hit the spot!! Their sauces are delicious as well! read more

Better Half - Veggie Italian - Sandwiches Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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I have a big appetite but one sandwich easily covers me for two meals. I don't have a favorite bc they are all delicious. Banh mi is SO good. The Italian sub? Omg. The apple slice on the Turkey sandwich? Yum. Don't order the chocolate chip cookies though bc I get really sad when they run out bc they are the best cookies in Portland. Try me. All this plus the sweetest, friendliest staff. read more

Ordered the Italian. It was ok, seemed like way more than a drizzle of oil and vinegar as it was leaking everywhere. The bread was pretty good. Also swapped out chips for fries and man was I disappointed, especially after reading others reviews on them being so great. They had a sweetness to them, like if sugar was added, not a fan at all. Wish they would notate the seasoning on their menu. Walked away pretty bummed having spent $20+ with tip on a sandwich and fries. read more

The menu was Half Vegan / Half Meat with Gluten Free options. Great sandwiches with soft fresh ciabatta breads & culinary flare! I had the Roasted Turkey with bacon & apples, & my wife had the veggie burger which was completely unique unto itself, a must try. Touch less pay & disinfected outdoor seating. Very friendly from a distance! read more

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I am crying at the idea that I cannot have the broccoli rabe sandwich everyday forever. It was a perfect delicious sandwich and I want to recreate this delicious master piece back in NY! Loved it and would recommend this sandwich to everyone coming to Portland read more

You get what you pay for and in this case what you get is delicious goodness. Their house-made potato chips are quite good.

This might be the best sandwich I've ever had- the roasted broccolini- and I'm not even vegan. How has no one else thought to put broccolini on a sandwich? Because whoever thought up this menu is an artist I say! Crazy flavorful and the bread is so fresh and just wee toasted. Homemade chips on the side? genius! I've had this sandwich twice now and both times I said I would save 1/2 and both times I failed. A good failure though. read more

Better Half is exceptional. I have never written a review for a sandwich place before. I have never been excited about a sandwich place before. Portland has many good sandwich places, but Better Half is in a league of their own. Everything we have tried is delicious (the Broccoli for Breakfast is the best tasting and most satisfying breakfast sandwich I have had in my entire life), the staff is welcoming, friendly, and helpful, the options are great (both non-vegan and vegan), the food has complex, balanced, nuanced flavors that I would not expect from a sandwich, and the portions are generous with at a pleasingly affordable price. For the first time in my life, I am excited about telling people about a sandwich place. read more

I thought this place was just okay. The turkey sandwich was just odd tasting, not sure exactly what it was but couldn't finish it. My dad though the Italian was just okay. I think for the price and My experience, I'd head somewhere else next time. read more

Wow! We ordered takeout sandwiches today and I thought they were absolutely delicious! I ordered the turkey sandwich and normally would have them hold the lettuce but I wanted to have the full flavor experience. I'm so glad I did! What a lovely blend of flavors, and the bread was nice and soft yet crispy just enough on the inside to add the perfect texture and flavor. It was the perfect pairing for a nice, cool glass of white wine this afternoon. My husband had the blackened chicken, and thoroughly enjoyed the flavors as well. Not only was the food amazing, the prices seemed much better than other sandwich shops in town. Highly recommend this place - we will be back for sure! read more

Great service and super clean area, the sandwiches are to die for , their Jacfruit Mojo is so delicious.

I want to meet my better half after eating this delicious sandwich. In my world, a "sandwich is not just a sandwich" and Better Half is here to prove it. I had their vegan Italian sub which hit many high notes of flavor and texture, and I appreciate their preparation, and including napkins (!), and pickle and chips in the order. My friend ordered the spicy Pork and he too was impressed! We also treated ourselves to two cold brews and they were foamy and great. I want to come back tomorrow and order one of everything. Oh, and the space is super cute too and plenty of corners outside to enjoy your lunch there. read more

I've been to Better Half 3 times now and each time it's a HIT!!! The pork mojo sandwich is the right amount of tangy, spicy, savory, and sweet. Today I ordered the jackfruit mojo and the flavors are super similar, if not exactly the same, as the meat counterpart. It was my first time eating jackfruit as a meat substitute and I must say the texture is really similar to pulled pork. I'm a small person but I think the sandwich is filling and worth the price. Definitely kept the other half for lunch tomorrow! I also liked that the vegan sando was cheaper or equal in price to the meat counterpart -- I stray from eating vegan substitutes because it's often more expensive. The kale caesar salad is delicious. I am a huge fan of pickled onions, and their chickpeas are perfectly roasted to add a nice crunch to the salad. What I like about Better Half is that they are friendly to dietary restrictions. I like meat but am sensitive to dairy, so I like how substituting with vegan cheese without fully committing to veganism is super easy and simple here. The only thing is that service can be a bit slow and items are often sold out by the time I get there around 12-12:30. Tbh I'd rather have a restaurant sell out by the end of the day than be wasteful with their food. Ordering 1 sando is fine, but when I order multiple items online, it takes longer than expected. I wouldn't let that deter me from eating here because the flavors and filling portions make up for it! read more

Best vegan sandwiches anywhere in Portland... or anywhere. I have been looking for a great vegan sandwich place for a long time, and Better Half ended my search. Somewhat of a double-entendre Better half in addition to referring to the sandwich, also half of their menu is entirely vegan, almost every non-vegan item has a vegan counterpart. I've tried every single vegan sandwich they have and can say they are all amazingly satisfying with great portions (sometimes I save half for later). If I had to choose a favorite it would be the Vegan breakfast ham and egg. They use what looks like Just egg (vegan egg patties, which are delicious) and a tasty vegan ham. I'll be ordering many more sandos in the future. Keep up the good work. read more

I had the Jackfruit sandwich... it was the best sandwich I ever had. Yes it's vegan, the jackfruit looks and taste like smoky and spicy pull pork. With pickled onions and jalapeños and add to that Meg's carrot habanero jam. This vegan sandwich was the best sandwich I ever ate and that says a lot and it's even going back to when I used to long time ago eat meat you guys got to try this. read more

This place was so good, and in a pretty great location. They make a lot of things from scratch, which is one thing I love when I go out to eat. The breakfast sandwich had egg, vegan sausage, house made vegan cheese, and chipotle aioli. The grilled cheese was to die for with the brioche bread, it just melted in your mouth. We will be back. read more

Better Half - Menu. Lots to choose from! :) vegan, vegetarian and meat lovers. - Sandwiches Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Amazing sandwiches! Had the Turkey as well a the veggie Italian. Mouthwatering! Fries and chips also were phenomenal. Will be back for sure. read more

Visiting a friend in the area and tasked with finding us breakfast, a quick Yelp search introduced me to this sandwich shop that I've driven past for months and somehow never noticed. So happy to now have them on my radar. Sure, I've only tried two of their breakfast sandwiches, but they were great and definitely leave me inspired to return for their larger lunch menu. Using their website I ordered two sandwiches. Both on English muffins and with over-medium eggs, one had bacon and herbal aioli. The other had ham and spicy aioli. Both were pretty damn great! Packed with flavor, a really great texture to the muffin and the proteins, and a reasonable size for a breakfast. At only $7.50 each, I could see myself being a fat kid and ordering two, but one more than satisfied my appetite. Ordering and pickup were easy as can be, and the staff was super friendly. It looks like it would be cute inside, during normal times. Hopefully those normal times return soon and I'm able to dine in for lunch. read more

Good sandwiches, but don't go here if you're in a hurry. Whatever time I come in or if I order ahead, even when they aren't that busy, the service is impossibly slow. read more

Really top notch. We got a Italian & a blackened chicken sandwich along with tomato soup. I love that you can have a choice of fries or chips. Sandwiches were made with care, fresh tasting and very hearty. The Thai inspired tomato soup was an incredible twist on a classic. This place is special. read more

Yummy cold cut sandwich when I was on the go. Want to go back and try more of their menu. Careful parking, not sure if restrictions are clearly posted. read more

Better Half - Seating outside. - Sandwiches Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The best Veggie Italian I've ever had! It's also super cool that they make their own veggie meats and all their sauces are vegan.